Author: Rhys Gregory

A company based in Newport, Wales, which invented the world’s first interactive prayer mat has set its sights on significant global expansion, with support from the Welsh Government, after seeing its products go viral in the Middle East. Founded by dad of two Kamal Ali, My Salah Mat is the firm behind innovative prayer mats designed to help children and adults learn how to perform Salah – the daily prayer practiced by Muslims. Since it was set up four years ago, the business has made a global name for its one-of-a-kind mats and has developed an extensive international portfolio, with…

Wales became the first UK nation to pass legislation to lower the default national speed limit on residential roads and busy pedestrian streets from 30mph to 20mph when the Senedd voted in favour in July this year. Work is now underway to get Wales ready for the change, with the new speed limit coming into force on 17 September 2023. Here are seven things you may not have known about the new 20mph default speed limit: The new 20mph default speed limit will save lives The evidence is clear – decreasing speed limits reduces collisions and saves lives. Previous research…

Wales is an up-and-coming country which is known for its Celtic culture, its beautiful coastlines and its stunning national parks. Over the past few decades, it has grown in popularity for its culture.  With its popular music and festivals, bustling nightlife and great array of restaurants and bars, it’s no wonder tourists flock there year after year. But as well as its highly popular tourist attractions and the Snowdonia National Park where people flock year after year for its beautiful surroundings, there’s a great business culture in the country.  A lot of professionals head to the country to do business…

There are a multitude of benefits that come with shopping locally as opposed to buying from huge corporations. From receiving a more personalized experience to supporting your local community, there’s a lot to be gained from visiting your local stores. Some of the benefits may not even seem obvious to you at first, but this just shows how extensive the list of benefits is. If nothing else, I think anyone can agree that we’d rather put money in the pocket of a hardworking business owner than a multi-billionaire corporation founder. Read on to discover just some of the reasons why…

Whatever the faith you follow, there is no denying that it can be the very foundation of your life. It influences the rhythms of the year, gives you a moral code, places you in a ready made community, and gives you hope for the future. There are in fact more than 4300 religions in the world, and growing. Many religions consist of a number of different sects or denominations. Beyond this, about 16 per cent of the world is deemed as ‘non-religious’ – not believing in a higher being, or affiliated with any organised religion. Religion is a matter of…

Are you interested in getting a degree in English Literature or any other joint degree in English and French or Spanish (as the case may be) at the University of Oxford or Cambridge? You would be required to sit for the English Literature Admissions Test, simply known as ELAT. Both universities (Oxbridge) use the English Literature Admissions Test (ELAT) to evaluate applicants’ proficiency with close reading and their capacity to formulate and articulate a thoughtful response to unfamiliar literary material. Various skills are needed to succeed in the ELAT, including examining unknown content and writing a concise and well-organized response…

The second annual Cambrian Mountains Food, Drink and Craft Fair is to be held at Bwlch Nant Yr Arian Visitor Centre, Ponterwyd next month. Set in picturesque landscape of rolling hills and woodland, Bwlch Nant yr Arian is the perfect place to discover and buy top-quality, award winning produce from the Cambrian Mountains, which has adopted the title of Area of Astounding Natural Beauty. Fourteen local producers, part of the Cambrian Mountains Local Produce Network, will be selling their produce and sharing their passion for the region with visitors on Saturday, October 22 between 10am and 4pm. Many accommodation providers…

A South Wales care firm has undertaken its first expansion outside of Cardiff, backed by investment from the Development Bank of Wales. React Support Services is a specialist social care provider of residential and supported living services, supporting adults over the age of 18 in the community with mental health conditions and/or learning difficulties as they strive for a more independent and fulfilling life. Since 2009, the Cardiff-based firm has opened 13 different services in the Cardiff area to provide specialist and tailored support to individuals living in the community. Its in-house clinical team comprising of doctors and nurses, along…

Cardiff’s unique ‘City of Arcades’ celebrations return this October half-term – with a whole week of FREE family friendly activities Between Saturday 29 October and Friday 4 November, Cardiff – the City of Arcades – will come alive with special performances, exclusive offers, walking tours, and family activities. This October half-term, Cardiff’s celebration of the iconic arcades returns to in-person events for the first time since 2019, with a full week of events, experiences, exclusive offers, and celebrations across the city centre. During the week, there will be a packed line-up of free events and performances for all the family…

The National Cycle Museum has announced that it will remain open to visitors whilst building restoration work continues at the Automobile Palace, Llandrindod Wells. Located inside the property, which is likely to be covered with scaffolding for several more weeks, the museum is open on Mondays and Tuesdays from 10am-4pm and Saturdays 10am-2pm. An extension to the car park at the rear of the building has been recently completed and is for staff and visitors to the building only The museum is home to more than 250 cycles, representing the historical development of cycling from the early 1800s to the…